Writing feature stories : how to research and write articles- from listicles to longform /
Ricketson, Matthew
Writing feature stories : how to research and write articles- from listicles to longform / Matthew Ricketson and Caroline Graham - Second Edition. - Australia : Allen & Unwin, c2017 - 373 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Why feature stories matter -- 2. Creating stories for the full range of media forms -- 3. The variety of feature stories amid variety of media forms -- 4. Being reader-oriented from start to finish -- 5. Generating fresh story ideas -- 6. Gathering the raw material -- 7. The subtle and slippery art of interviewing -- 8. Seeing things for your self -- 9. Finding the right structure for the story -- 10. Leads, closes and that big lump in the middle -- 11. Woodcraft -- 12. Editing your story and getting published.
This second edition is completely overhauled to reflect the range of print and digital feature formats, and the variety of online, mobile and traditional media in which they appear. This hands-on guide explains how to generate fresh ideas; research online and offline; make the most of interviews; sift and sort raw material; structure and write the story; edit and proofread your work; find the best platform for your story; and pitch your work to editors.
9781760113698
FEATURE WRITING
PN 4784.F37 .R53 2017
Writing feature stories : how to research and write articles- from listicles to longform / Matthew Ricketson and Caroline Graham - Second Edition. - Australia : Allen & Unwin, c2017 - 373 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Why feature stories matter -- 2. Creating stories for the full range of media forms -- 3. The variety of feature stories amid variety of media forms -- 4. Being reader-oriented from start to finish -- 5. Generating fresh story ideas -- 6. Gathering the raw material -- 7. The subtle and slippery art of interviewing -- 8. Seeing things for your self -- 9. Finding the right structure for the story -- 10. Leads, closes and that big lump in the middle -- 11. Woodcraft -- 12. Editing your story and getting published.
This second edition is completely overhauled to reflect the range of print and digital feature formats, and the variety of online, mobile and traditional media in which they appear. This hands-on guide explains how to generate fresh ideas; research online and offline; make the most of interviews; sift and sort raw material; structure and write the story; edit and proofread your work; find the best platform for your story; and pitch your work to editors.
9781760113698
FEATURE WRITING
PN 4784.F37 .R53 2017